Reformation
Associate Manager, Product Development (Women's Apparel)
Reformation, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Associate Manager, Product Development (Women's Apparel) Location and schedule: 5 days/week in office, Vernon. What you'll do
Product Lifecycle Management & Execution: Own and drive the full apparel product development process, ensuring milestones are met across Product Development, Technical Design, and Production. Track and proactively manage all development-related deliverables, including BOM accuracy, sample tracking, and approvals, to ensure styles are on schedule. Ensure vendor scorecard KPIs (lead time, on-time development, and quality) are consistently met by holding vendors accountable and escalating issues as needed. Lead exception management with vendors, analyzing root causes of delays and implementing solutions instead of merely reporting late timelines. Vendor & Cost Management: Understand product cost structure and cost levers to support effective vendor negotiations, ensuring target margins and calendar timelines are met. Manage cost sheets and ensure all pricing is updated accurately and on time, with justification for any cost increases or variances. Partner with vendors to resolve costing and lead time challenges, ensuring strategic alignment between business needs and vendor capabilities. Cross-Functional Communication & Accountability: Maintain real-time, accurate updates in all tracking systems (ERP, PLM, BOMs, WIPs) with full transparency for cross-functional partners. Drive proactive and concise communication across teams (Design, Merchandising, Materials, Technical Design, Purchasing, Production) to ensure seamless execution. Anticipate risks, clearly articulate challenges, and provide well-thought-out solutions when presenting updates to leadership. Hold all teams accountable for deliverables by ensuring clear next-step ownership, reducing unnecessary delays. Process Adherence & Continuous Improvement: Demonstrate a strong understanding of all company systems and SOPs, adhering to structured processes without deviation. Ensure all PLM/BOMs are correctly maintained in the shared system, with no missing data, inconsistencies, or offline tracking that could create gaps for cross-functional teams. Attend daily fittings, capturing clear and actionable notes and following up to ensure feedback is executed accurately. Partner with the Production team weekly to confirm styles are production-ready and aligned with the factory's capabilities. Take ownership of all sample-related logistics, including tracking ETAs and ensuring samples are ready for fittings and approvals. Management & Business Acumen: Plan, prioritize, and manage workload effectively, ensuring all deadlines are met without requiring excessive oversight. Understand and work towards department financial goals, including top-line revenue and inventory objectives. Exhibit ownership, following instructions precisely and ensuring tasks are completed the first time without repeated reminders. Proactively surface opportunities for process improvement, vendor performance enhancement, and cost optimization. Special Projects & Strategic Support: Support new vendor sourcing and onboarding to strengthen the supply base and improve cost and lead time efficiencies. Contribute to department objectives beyond day-to-day execution and participate in business-critical meetings with preparedness and solutions-oriented input. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field. 3–5 years of apparel production experience with overseas manufacturing exposure. Strong knowledge of production WIPs, PO management, and PLM/ERP systems. Basic understanding of garment construction and technical knowledge of apparel manufacturing. Ability to operate independently, take ownership, and deliver results under tight deadlines. Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy. Strong communication skills—clear, concise, and action-driven with cross-functional teams and vendors. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Word or Google Sheets/Docs; ability to synthesize data to solve problems. Demonstrated problem-solving ability with a proactive, solution-first mindset. Strong business acumen with understanding of cost, margin, and inventory objectives. Collaborative, hands-on approach with willingness to manage both strategic and administrative tasks. Ability to prioritize workload effectively, escalate when necessary, and always provide solutions alongside challenges. Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: Base salary range $75,000 - $85,000 + 5% bonus eligibility, depending on experience and internal equity. Bonus may be discretionary and is not guaranteed. Benefits include employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance, commuter benefits, paid time off, retirement planning support, clothing discount, and additional wellness and lifestyle perks. This role may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance. Equal Opportunity
Reformation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws. If accommodations are required during the application or interview process, please let us know.
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Associate Manager, Product Development (Women's Apparel) Location and schedule: 5 days/week in office, Vernon. What you'll do
Product Lifecycle Management & Execution: Own and drive the full apparel product development process, ensuring milestones are met across Product Development, Technical Design, and Production. Track and proactively manage all development-related deliverables, including BOM accuracy, sample tracking, and approvals, to ensure styles are on schedule. Ensure vendor scorecard KPIs (lead time, on-time development, and quality) are consistently met by holding vendors accountable and escalating issues as needed. Lead exception management with vendors, analyzing root causes of delays and implementing solutions instead of merely reporting late timelines. Vendor & Cost Management: Understand product cost structure and cost levers to support effective vendor negotiations, ensuring target margins and calendar timelines are met. Manage cost sheets and ensure all pricing is updated accurately and on time, with justification for any cost increases or variances. Partner with vendors to resolve costing and lead time challenges, ensuring strategic alignment between business needs and vendor capabilities. Cross-Functional Communication & Accountability: Maintain real-time, accurate updates in all tracking systems (ERP, PLM, BOMs, WIPs) with full transparency for cross-functional partners. Drive proactive and concise communication across teams (Design, Merchandising, Materials, Technical Design, Purchasing, Production) to ensure seamless execution. Anticipate risks, clearly articulate challenges, and provide well-thought-out solutions when presenting updates to leadership. Hold all teams accountable for deliverables by ensuring clear next-step ownership, reducing unnecessary delays. Process Adherence & Continuous Improvement: Demonstrate a strong understanding of all company systems and SOPs, adhering to structured processes without deviation. Ensure all PLM/BOMs are correctly maintained in the shared system, with no missing data, inconsistencies, or offline tracking that could create gaps for cross-functional teams. Attend daily fittings, capturing clear and actionable notes and following up to ensure feedback is executed accurately. Partner with the Production team weekly to confirm styles are production-ready and aligned with the factory's capabilities. Take ownership of all sample-related logistics, including tracking ETAs and ensuring samples are ready for fittings and approvals. Management & Business Acumen: Plan, prioritize, and manage workload effectively, ensuring all deadlines are met without requiring excessive oversight. Understand and work towards department financial goals, including top-line revenue and inventory objectives. Exhibit ownership, following instructions precisely and ensuring tasks are completed the first time without repeated reminders. Proactively surface opportunities for process improvement, vendor performance enhancement, and cost optimization. Special Projects & Strategic Support: Support new vendor sourcing and onboarding to strengthen the supply base and improve cost and lead time efficiencies. Contribute to department objectives beyond day-to-day execution and participate in business-critical meetings with preparedness and solutions-oriented input. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field. 3–5 years of apparel production experience with overseas manufacturing exposure. Strong knowledge of production WIPs, PO management, and PLM/ERP systems. Basic understanding of garment construction and technical knowledge of apparel manufacturing. Ability to operate independently, take ownership, and deliver results under tight deadlines. Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy. Strong communication skills—clear, concise, and action-driven with cross-functional teams and vendors. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Word or Google Sheets/Docs; ability to synthesize data to solve problems. Demonstrated problem-solving ability with a proactive, solution-first mindset. Strong business acumen with understanding of cost, margin, and inventory objectives. Collaborative, hands-on approach with willingness to manage both strategic and administrative tasks. Ability to prioritize workload effectively, escalate when necessary, and always provide solutions alongside challenges. Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: Base salary range $75,000 - $85,000 + 5% bonus eligibility, depending on experience and internal equity. Bonus may be discretionary and is not guaranteed. Benefits include employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance, commuter benefits, paid time off, retirement planning support, clothing discount, and additional wellness and lifestyle perks. This role may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance. Equal Opportunity
Reformation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws. If accommodations are required during the application or interview process, please let us know.
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